Wheelchair racing legend Louise Sauvage receives Honorary Doctorate
Australia’s most revered Para-athlete recognised for outstanding contributions to sport and disability advocacy
The importance of the arts
Renowned actor, artist and musician, Geoff Morrell awarded Honorary Doctorate
Beloved UOW academic awarded posthumous PhD
Immense contribution of Dr Kimberley Livingstone recognised as her family accept degree on her behalf
Tailor your career in fintech at UOW India
Get set to make your mark with a world-class course offering
Navigating troubled waters
Why the BBNJ Agreement marks a critical turning point for ocean protection
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Articles
Arts and Culture
Students sing away the COVID blues
When the coronavirus pandemic hit Australia, student Kaitlin Lawler’s final year was thrown into peril.
Got a question about starting uni? You can ask a student
Ever thought your question might be too silly to ask? When you call or live chat on the Ask a Student portal, your questions will be answered by real UOW students (past and present) with valuable insights, who were once in your position and likely also had some of the same questions when they were looking to start uni.
Alumni
The future of work
In 2019, trying to get a seat on a train or navigating peak hour traffic was a daily struggle as 26,000 Illawarra workers made their way to work. But in 2020, commuting became something only essential workers braved, while the rest of us set up makeshift offices in the kitchen, bedroom or garage.
Science and Technology
Human evolution: Past and Future
Researchers investigating the archaeological record of southern Africa are helping identify when our species’ capacity for innovation and cultural diversification emerged.
Environment and Energy
The student comparing fox skulls all around Australia
UOW PhD student Ryan Dallas is hoping his research into foxes will help contribute to the conservation of Australia’s native species
What will being a uni student look like in 2021?
The big question students are asking after a year like 2020, is what will being a uni student look like in 2021?